4 cycle string trimmers?

[Bruker 2]

Is anyone here familiar with the 4 cycle string trimmers? I know Ryobi makes a couple that are sold under their name and the Troybuilt name. Sears sells one but I'm not sure who makes it. I just wonder how they compare to the 2 cycle ones?

[snapper1650 0]

I've got the Troybilt 4 cycle and 2 cycle that are identical, and have the changeable shafts. The 4 cycle is a little heavier, but not much. It uses half the gas that the two does. With the little cultivator attachment, it is powerful and steady (2 stroke bogs a little). It does good in fairly heavy grass. Does great with the edger. Does excellent with a saw blade attached for small saplings. The place I notice the biggest difference is in tall, heavy grass. It just doesn't have the rpm's and torque to bust off in the high grass that the two stroke does. They are so close, that I would have to say it would be your cycle preference as to which you buy.

[JackBa 0]

I've had a Ryobi for several years and the biggest difference I noticed is it is lot quieter, only 1/2 as many firing strokes.

[beuce 0]

I purchased a Craftsman 4 stroker two weeks ago, but have only used it two times. So far I really like it. Seems to have the same or maybe more power than the Ryobi 2 stroker it replaced. The Craftsman is heavy, but I don't really notice the weight using the supplied shoulder strap, which the Ryobi did not have. I was just scoping out a Honda 4 stroke trimmer last weekend. The Honda is a nice unit and LIGHT, it does, however have a smaller motor so I am not sure on the cutting ability. I think the Honda sold for about $280.00 and the Craftsman I purchased was around $199.00. I would have bought the Honda if I would have seen it sooner just for the weight savings.

[D-17_Dave 12]

Stihl..I shouldn't have to say anyting else.

[dirtsaver 1]

We were one of the pilot dealers for Stihl last year. We had several of the 4cycle units out to our commercial lawn service customers for a 100 hr test with 100:1 fuel /oil mix. I heard no complaints on them. After the test the units were torn down and the insides looked pretty good on all but one unit.

[Leroy 0]

I have the Briggs 4 stroke Craftsman. Bought it a year ago. No complaints, It keeps me from having to cut em with scissors. Before this unit i only bought used ones and they were on their last leg it seems. I don't much care for the 2 stroke engine no matter what it's in.

[Joer 0]

Got me a 4 Stroker 6hp. It's heavy bout 70lbs.No problem got wheels Doesn't bog down in high grass, takes shingles off the garage with ease. ITs the DR Trimmer. It really kicks grass.

[aokpops 0]

Never tried a 4 stroke . I don,t think I would like the extra maintance . can,t see any great fuel saving even if it was twice as good .

[brooksdr 0]

I have a troy built 4 stroke trimmer. I bought it at lowes last year. (The good) I can say that it is nice not mixing gas, It is quiet and and seems to have good torque. Starts very very easy even if it has been sitting up for awhile. (The bad)It is heavy after using it about 3 hours, low rpm, pain to check and put oil in. The biggest down fall is that a 2 stroke trimmer can be used or stored in about any position. Like to edge sidewalks or get steep banks. A four stroke is very limited in this department. It will let you know your limits quick. The smoke will pour out. They are not building four stroke stuff cause they want too. They have no other choice. We will all have to accept the fact that 2 stroke will be a thing of the past. They burn very dirty and Every year polution laws get tougher. Lawnboy has quit making the 2 stroke push mower. Two stroke outboard motors will be the next go.